BOULDER FAMILY ADVENTURES| LISA + MICHAEL
Boulder Adventure | Lisa + Michael
Some stories deserve to be told.
Although my heart is fully devoted to photographing Colorado elopements and intimate weddings, now and then a session comes along that reminds me why I fell in love with documenting people in the first place.
When a dear friend asked me to photograph her family, I couldn’t say no.
Because at its core, my work has never been about weddings, mountains, or beautiful scenery.
It’s always been about connection.
The way two people continue choosing each other years after saying “I do.”
The way children become part of that story.
The laughter.
The chaos.
The quiet moments.
The love that grows stronger through every season.
Beautiful photographs are wonderful, but what I truly hope to preserve are the memories that tell your story—the way your family loves, plays, laughs, and exists together.
I don’t chase perfection.
I chase real life.
The messy hugs.
Windblown hair.
Barefoot adventures.
Children who would rather explore than smile at the camera.
Parents who steal a quiet embrace while little feet run circles around them.
That’s the beauty I see.
That’s the legacy worth remembering.
Boulder gave us the most breathtaking backdrop—golden light, rolling hills, and the mountains standing quietly in the distance—but the scenery was never the subject.
Lisa and Michael were.
After ten years of marriage, they wanted more than family portraits.
They wanted photographs that reminded them they were still husband and wife before they were mom and dad.
That their greatest adventure began long before little footsteps joined the journey.
And that is exactly what we created together.
Their words below mean more to me than I can ever express.
“Michael and I met 13 years ago… We were babies when we met and decided to get married three years into our relationship. Looking back, I didn’t fully understand what marriage would become, but I’ve never been more grateful for the life we’ve built together.
We have grown up side by side, encouraging one another, challenging one another, and always cheering each other on. Five years into our marriage, we welcomed our son, Kingston, and two years later, our daughter, Gracyn. They have brought us more joy and purpose than we ever imagined.
Every day brings new memories, new challenges, and new adventures. At the end of each day, these are the three people I would choose over and over again.
I met Justyna through work and was immediately drawn to her passion. The first time I saw her photography, I knew one day she’d photograph our family.
What made this experience different was something she said before our session: ‘It’s all about you and Michael. Your children are the beautiful bonus.’
That perfectly reflected our marriage. The best gift we can give our children is to keep choosing each other.
It had been years since we had intentionally slowed down together, and honestly, I was nervous. But within minutes, Justyna made everything feel natural. We laughed, played, hugged, and enjoyed being together.
She captured us exactly as we are—real, authentic, imperfect, and completely in love.
These are some of my favorite photographs we’ve ever had taken, and I know they’ll cover the walls of our home for years to come.
Thank you, Justyna. Your passion shows in everything you do, and we are forever grateful.”
— Lisa
This session is absolutely beautiful and just as much as this adorable family! Also, I am really diggin your black and white edits!
Your black and whites are DREAMY! These are beautiful family photos in a gorgeous location! <3
Beautiful light and beautiful people! Your work is stunning and tells their story. Also, the gentleman reminds me of Aaron Nace 😉
LOOOOVE! You took family portraits to a new level! All of these images are stunning. I love that you captured their loved so well.
I love how happy they look! And that sun: delicious
These are so sweet! What a loving family!
This family is so cute !! It looks so fun !! All the photos are so relaxed !
Obsessed with these images. Such a gorgeous couple & family. Love your editing style!
Honestly these photos are so so stunning!! Like, a next level of stunning!! I love love love them.
Such a beautiful set of images. Your black and white images are absolutely breathtaking!
What a beautiful session! I can see how this would rejuvenate you!
Your work is so beautiful!! You captured this family so well!!
These are crazy gorgeous. Love them so much!
Love their obvious connection!
Wow. The light is stunning in these photos. Memories to last a lifetime.
So unbelievably gorgeous – each and every one!
Such a loving and intimate family session! The lighting is gorgeous, too!